Transport CanadaCritical
1992 MAZDA MX-3Transport Canada Recall #1994138
The official notice
Defect
NOTE: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH V6 ENGINES. WATER AND ROAD SALT CAN ENTER THE ALTERNATOR THROUGH A PRODUCTION PIN HOLE IN THE BUS BAR POSSIBLY CREATING AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT BETWEEN THE BUS BAR AND THE ALTERNATOR HEAT SHIELD. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING AND RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND A MODIFIED HEAT SHIELD WILL BE INSTALLED IF THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATED IN AREAS OF HIGH ROAD SALT USE.
7,430 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 56407Updated June 10, 2026